Tag: freight
INFORMATIONAL Nov 03, 2026 How Air Cargo Moves Big Cats: Inside the International Airlift from Argentina LATAM Cargo transported 15 lions and tigers from Argentina to the United States aboard a Boeing 767 freighter. Explore the complex air cargo operation, live animal transport regulations, veterinary preparations and logistics behind relocating 30 big cats to sanctuaries in Colorado and South Africa. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Oct 14, 2026 How the AI Chip Boom Is Squeezing Transpacific Air Cargo AI-driven semiconductor demand and Middle East disruptions have pushed transpacific air cargo rates higher, with Taiwan-US rates reaching $7.02/kg in May 2026. Explore why shippers are paying premium prices, shifting to shorter contracts, and whether the market will cool as AI demand evolves. Read More →
STORIES Jul 29, 2026 UK Startup Invents New Way to Load Cargo Planes From Below, Not the Side UK startup Alfor Aviation has developed a system that loads cargo planes from below using elevators, skipping the traditional side cargo door. Read More →
NEWS Jul 23, 2026 The Long Way Home: Boeing's 777X Nears Certification at Farnborough 2026, And Boeing Already Wants It to Fly Even Farther After thirteen years of delays, Boeing's 777X is finally approaching FAA certification at Farnborough 2026, even as the manufacturer works to extend the jet's range further, contends with Emirates' refusal of its earliest-built aircraft, and racks up new freighter orders. Read More →
NEWS Jul 13, 2026 Qantas A321 Freighter Makes History at Western Sydney International Airport A Qantas Airbus A321P2F freighter has become the first freight aircraft to touch down at Western Sydney International Airport, marking a milestone for the new facility. Read More →
NEWS Mar 20, 2026 A Narrow Escape Triggers Federal Probe Into Alaska and FedEx Runway Collision Federal investigators are currently dissecting a high-stakes "close call" at Newark Liberty International Airport after an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 and a FedEx Boeing 777F narrowly avoided a collision. Read More →
NEWS Mar 17, 2026 Atlas Air Makes History as First US Carrier to Bet Big on the Airbus A350F Atlas Air Worldwide fundamentally reshaped the global logistics landscape by cementing its position as the largest customer for the Airbus A350F to date. Read More →
NEWS Feb 02, 2026 FedEx Targets May 31 Return for MD-11 Fleet Following Fatal November Crash A stark divide has emerged between the world’s two largest logistics giants as they navigate the future of the iconic McDonnell Douglas MD-11 freighter. While FedEx Express is doubling down on the trijet with a target return-to-service date of May 31, 2026, United Parcel Service (UPS) has officially closed the book on the aircraft’s thirty-year tenure following a devastating accident that sent shockwaves through the industry. Read More →
NEWS Nov 01, 2025 Korean Air Orders A350F Freighter Korean Air has made a strategic decision to convert seven A350-1000 passenger aircraft orders into A350F freighter orders, reinforcing its position in the cargo aviation sector. This move reflects the airline's commitment to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability in response to growing cargo demands. Read More →
NEWS Jul 18, 2024 Emirates Places $1 Billion Order for Boeing 777F Cargo Aircraft Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo division of the world-renowned international carrier, has just inked a new order for more Boeing 777 Freighters. Let's take a look at this order and explore what the future holds for Emirates SkyCargo. Read More →